Social workers work with people within their economic and social situations and help them identify and manage the factors that have created the problems they face. Social workers value the importance of relationships and uphold high standards for personal and professional integrity.

Social workers also work to improve communities through their involvement with social service and advocacy agencies. They typically consult and counsel clients and arrange for services that can help them. Often they refer clients to specialists in services such a debt counseling, child or elder care, public assistance, or alcohol or drug rehabilitation.

However, one of the major focuses of a social worker’s job is in follow through. Social workers will follow up with clients to ensure that services are helpful and that clients make proper use of the services offered.